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VAIBHAV RATHOD

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Hello and thank you for dropping in! I'm Vaibhav, an enthusiastic programmer who finds joy and fulfillment in the process of crafting meaningful experiences.

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga focuses on holding passive poses for extended periods, promoting relaxation and reducing stress by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system.
Duration: 45 minutes

Gravity Dodge

A fast-paced casual game set flying plane around dynamic planets.

Role: Solo Developer
What I Did:
This was a personal project where I handled every aspect of development:

Game Design: Conceptualized core mechanics and gameplay loop.
Game Mechanics: Implemented all player controls, obstacle systems, and item collection logic.
Level Design: Designed planet environments with varying challenges and pacing.
UI & UX: Created all menus, HUD, and interactive elements.
UI Animations: Animated transitions, feedback, and polish for a responsive experience.

Chase 3D

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An intense action-driving game where players outmaneuver and battle AI-controlled police units

Role: Solo Developer
What I Did:
This was a personal project where I handled every aspect of development:

Game Design: Designed the core loop focused on high-speed chases, strategic combat, and survival.
Gameplay Programming: Built all vehicle controls, shooting mechanics, and pickup systems.
AI Systems: Developed smart police car AI capable of dynamically avoiding obstacles and adapting to the player's movements.
UI & UX: Designed and implemented minimap, HUD, and ammo systems for a clean, responsive experience.

Reformer Pilates

This class is conducted on the reformer machine and focuses on core strength, flexibility, and overall muscle tone through controlled movements and resistance.
Duration: 1 hour

Switch Block

Indie Game Developer – Iqonic Design
Hypercasual Game Project (Solo Development)

What I Did:
At Iqonic Design, I led the end-to-end development of a hypercasual mobile game. This included:

Game Design: Designed the core gameplay loop, difficulty progression, and player retention systems.
Gameplay Programming: Developed all core mechanics and moment-to-moment gameplay.
Monetization: Integrated ads (AdMob) and in-app purchases (IAP).
Meta Systems: Implemented systems like skin unlocks, skin animations, and word hunt.
Backend: Integrated Firebase for analytics, crash reporting, and player data.
Polish: Ensured performance optimization and bug-free release across Android and IOS.

Barre Fusion

This class is held in a barre fusion style, integrating ballet-inspired movements, Pilates, and strength training to sculpt and tone muscles, emphasizing flexibility and balance.
Duration: 1 hour

Elements

A multiplayer PvP game inspired by elemental bending from Avatar: The Last Airbender, built with Unity and Photon.

Role: Solo Developer

What I Did:

Explored Photon Multiplayer by implementing real-time PvP combat with four unique elemental classes (Fire, Water, Lightning, Earth).
Designed and integrated VFX Graph-based elemental abilities, each with distinct visual styles and impact.
Used sprite animation for character movements and bending actions to add fluidity and style.
Focused on syncing abilities and animations across the network for smooth multiplayer gameplay.

Barre Fusion

This class is held in a barre fusion style, integrating ballet-inspired movements, Pilates, and strength training to sculpt and tone muscles, emphasizing flexibility and balance.
Duration: 1 hour

Merch Designer & Facebook Marketing

WIPRO Tech.

.Net Developer (2022-24)

GOAL: Creative lead for gameplay or system design

IQONIC Design

Game Designer & Unity Developer (2024-present)

AGAADH GAMES

Unity developer (2024)

ECOMMERCE WEBSITE

B.E- Electrical Engineering (2016-20)

EDUCATION

Barre Fusion

This class is held in a barre fusion style, integrating ballet-inspired movements, Pilates, and strength training to sculpt and tone muscles, emphasizing flexibility and balance.
Duration: 1 hour

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga focuses on holding passive poses for extended periods, promoting relaxation and reducing stress by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system.
Duration: 45 minutes

Ripper – Custom Path System

A flexible in-editor path creation tool built for ability testing.

Role: Unity Developer
What I Did:

Developed a custom Unity Editor tool that allows designers to draw and edit movement paths, saved as Scriptable Objects.
Implemented runtime logic for Ripper game objects to follow these paths during gameplay.
Designed the system to support rapid iteration and testing of movement-based abilities, enabling game designers to instantly prototype and validate new ideas without writing code.

A modular card management system supporting multiple deck configurations from a shared card pool.

What I Did:

Built a flexible deck system that allows players to create and manage multiple decks using cards from a shared collection.
Ensured efficient UI reuse by referencing the same Card UI instance, even when a card appears in multiple decks — avoiding unnecessary duplication or memory waste.
Designed the system with drag-and-drop deck editing, card validation, and data binding for smooth UX.